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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.58, 737.15 and 183.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.58, 737.15 and 183.33 is: 274.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.58 : 737.15 = 183.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.58/737.15 = 183.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.58x = 737.15 × 183.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.58x = 135,140.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,140.79/491.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.91

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